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out of control 3 year old...

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I work at a day care and we have one student who is 3 years and gives us a hard time everyday. When things dont go her way she likes to scream and talk back. She doesnt sit with us at circle time. She tends to go to the block area and make a lot of noise and that distracts the other kids. When she "needs" to go the bathroom all she does is play in there and when I tell her to get out because another student has to go, she refuses and her tantrum starts. Nap time is impossible. It is like this everyday.. and forget about talking to the parents they dont do anything to correct this. There are other things that this little girl does but I feel that if I explain, I will run out of space. Please help. I am going crazy.

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I just went through a similar situation with my three year old. After two months at this new preschool with no improvemnets I pulled him out. His teachers approached me several times and I tried everything (her parents may be trying). Have a meeting with the parents and if still no improvement, maybe as in my son's case its not the right fit. I took my son back to his old provider. The child may also having things going on at home such as, a new addition to the family, new home, or something. Find out if there is anything going on at home because it may be something more serious, and the child may just be frustrated

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